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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.34, 3,754.81 and 2,260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.34, 3,754.81 and 2,260.48 is: 3,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.34 : 3,754.81 = 2,260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.34/3,754.81 = 2,260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.34x = 3,754.81 × 2,260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.34x = 8,487,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,672.91/2,508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.78

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